John F. Kennedy Recreation Center

Location

Photos 100

Reviews 21

LV Smitt

Worst Service & the director Ms. Bowers is the worst. I was told to bring my son to learn how to swim on Tue & Thus then they switched it to Saturday. The first Saturday was fine. Then I got hit with the you need to get in the pool with him.. When I ask why I was told this is a Mommy & Me Class but according to the paper that I was given the Mommy & Me was for 4 and under. My son is 6 and was in the preschool program. My son was the only one in the class. Fast forward, when I spoke to Ms. Bowers her attitude was worst then the swim instructor thats is always texting during session. If the Director attitude is awful, how do you think that staff will treat consumers. JFK dont honor the programs on the city schedule, and I quote from Ms. Bowers mouth, JFK makes their own Rules. Never again...

valerie macey

The JFK Recreation Center, especially the pool is one of Newarks best kept secrets. it is truly a gem. The life guards who work there all year round are very polite, caring, helpful and very compassionate. They give you tips whenever they can on aerobics and swimming techniques. They are always on task. The facility is very clean. I noticed that the facility is not as clean right now during the summer, but I reckon that the volume of people may be the cause of this. Their are loads of old heads, who are professionals that frequent the pool daily during the morning hours. We work out, we talk politics and we how to make Newark better. I love this place!

jennifer aguilera

Went there for the first time 8/5/17. Definitely wasnt what I expected. Facility was super clean. Pool, restroom, and changing rooms were impecable. The only thing that messed up the facility was the life guards. Dont get me wrong they were very nice people but they werent paying much attention to the kids swimming. They were too busy joking and talking to each other and playing around with some of the kids there. I feel that as a life guard you need to be more professional and watch these kids in the pool because they are there to save a life if a child drowning. I will come again. Hopefully next time they do pay more attention.

Abigail A.

Ive been trying to find a pool to swim in for the longest that I wouldnt have to pay an atm an a leg membership for. Unfortunately trying to get information for the pool and is hours are pretty crappy. The pool on the other hand is very nice. The locker rooms could use a slight makeover, but I dont spend more than 10 minutes in there to change anyway. Olympic size and lifeguards are attentive. They have a kiddie pool that is 10 inches deep and the pool starts out at 47" and goes deeper from there. So far it has been a staple rec area for me and my son when I pick him up from daycare.

Roshin Rowjee

I lived in Newark, New Jersey (2012-2017) before returning to Texas, and I must say the JFK Aquatic Center is truly a gem in the city. Whether a leisurely swim or relieving stress, the aquatic center offers fond memories of a retractable roof stadium, where the lifeguards converted 25 meter swim lanes to 50 meter lanes, June to September, annually. Thanks to all the staff (lifeguards Arius, Mike, and Clarence (who passed away) for your work and kindness. Respectfully, Roshin

Barbara Beverly

I am afraid to attend the facility read all the bad review. Why can our people keep a recreation center clean and be organize Like our Caucasian people. I heard the center was renovate, but all the review talk about mice unprofessional life guard. Black people just dont care. I thinks it is a shame to read these bad reviews. I hope things get better. w

Nourberry Roberts

Ive only been to it once before sometime in June 2017, and it was a wonderful experience. Very clean pool, maybe too much chlorine lol. And nice long laps for those that like to swim continuously. And a nice big section for those free roamers out there. Its awesome, if you like to swim give it a try. And you cant beat the fee of $5 bucks a year

David Valtin

Its backward like the jungle in Africa. Pretty much how most things are in Newark. The director Ms. Bowers is the worst. She will not even take a complaint. The pool is dirty, the kids stink and are out of control. Do not bring your daughter. Security does not care about sexual harassment. Only to harass you about your signature.

Cigars Daily

I WAS STALKED HERER BY A LURKER SLEEP TALKER WALKER TO THE EDGE OF THE POOL ON IN! I ACTUALLY LOST $3,000 DALLORS OF JEWERY BECAUSE OF IT! ASK AROUND AND ONE PERSONEL WALKED BY AND SAIDI GOT IT SMILING 2010! NICE JOB! SEECRET $5! GOD DAM RAPIST! HARRISON STREET EAST ORANGE , NEW JERSY! BOO! JERK?

Scott Mathison

HUGE pool. So much that it is damn near impossible to get crowded. Used to use this place to practice swimming for the Newark Swim Team. One of the best teams at the time. Took me to Junior Olympics to capture a gold and silver medal and set an age record at the time.

Tiara Doukoure

I love it here the staff is so friendly and professional. They are great with kids my son has special needs and they were so helpful and accommodating. Its a place we go every weekend just because its fun. Thank you Newark for keeping this place clean and drama free.

imogene rocks

This place is horrible. The lifeguards are very rude and It seems as if the staff doesnt know how to conduct and run this place. The locker rooms were very nasty, and they smelled very bad.The pool was okay though. I wouldnt recommend you bring your child here.

Tamarah Majette

I like that they painted, and got new life guards who r actually doing their jobs the dressing rooms r much better...need bigger lockers and heated pool on days that r cloudy..but over all...i like it very much

Jose Lebron

I had a lot of fun swimming there with my fiance and two children. It had lots of Locker space and my stuff didnt get stolen, LOL. Had a lot of fun swimming with my daughter in the baby pool as well.

Josue Gomez

Kids summer camp is not good, the counselors have the kids 3 or more hours on there cell phones. The kids do not get adequate lunch. My son is never going here again.

Tawann Mcguire

I went to camo here and all though they dont kno how to consuct there kids its fun thats why is a camp the kids may be grown but the counselors are nice i like it

alexis pickett

All the lifeguards do is play with each other and use profanity even with a pool full of toddlers. Its disgusting . I used to luv this place, Im so sad .

Sherri Pittman

I found it a nice place to go to. The staff is always polite. And if you go for the water aerobics... Watch out, Dr.Mike works your off

Ty-Janay Smith

JFK is a good pool it has a lot of space and its fun but they are very incompetent and they dont know how to conduct things correctly.

Tech Motion

This place has a free gym. I believe they started charging $5 per use but its a very nice Recreation Center at no cost to resident

Sharonda Davis

Family friendly and they taught my oldest daughter how to swim ( whos has a phobia) and my 2 year old swim pretty good as well